Ready, set, ski! Races begin at Catalaoochee

Cataloochee Ski Area is opening its winter race series beginning 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, for middle school competitors, followed by high school races at the same time on the following day, Wednesday, Jan. 9.

The race series occurs weekly until early March, and the cost is $150 for the whole season. That price also includes the price of skiing on Tuesday and Wednesday, so competitors can practice on the slopes either the day following or preceding their race.

Adult races will also be held throughout the ski season on Thursday nights, and recreational races will be held on Sundays.